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Mahindra XUV700 vs KIA Seltos

Do you want to find out which car is the best, Mahindra XUV700 or KIA Seltos? 91Wheels brings you a detailed comparison between XUV700 and Seltos. Mahindra XUV700 Price starts at Rs.13.99 Lakh (ex-showroom) for MX mStallion TGDi 2WD 5 Seater Petrol MT and KIA Seltos Price starts at Rs.11.13 Lakh (ex-showroom) for HTE(O) G1.5 Smartstream Petrol 6 Speed MT . Mahindra XUV700 is 4 cylinder, 1997 cc Engine can generate 197 bhp @ 5000 rpm power whereas KIA Seltos is a 4 cylinder, 1497 cc Engine can generate 157.81 bhp @ 5500 rpm power. In terms of mileage, XUV700 provides a mileage of 10 kmpl (base model), and Seltos has a mileage of 17.9 kmpl (base model).

XUV700 vs Seltos

Key HighlightsMahindra XUV 700KIA Seltos
PriceRs.13.99 LakhRs.11.13 Lakh
Engine Capacity1997 cc1497 cc
Power197 bhp @ 5000 rpm157.81 bhp @ 5500 rpm
Mileage/Range10 kmpl17.9 kmpl
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Mahindra XUV 700 MX mStallion TGDi 2WD 5 Seater Petrol MT car
MX mStallion TGDi 2WD 5 Seater Petrol MT
Rs. 13.99 Lakh
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KIA Seltos HTE(O) G1.5 Smartstream Petrol 6 Speed MT  car
HTE(O) G1.5 Smartstream Petrol 6 Speed MT
Rs. 11.13 Lakh
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Specifications Overview

Variant Name
On Road Price
16.29 Lakh
Price Breakup
12.89 Lakh
Price Breakup
Fuel Type
Petrol
Petrol
User Rating
4.2
4.2
Boot Space (Litres)
-
433 Litres
Transmission Type
Manual
Manual
Engine Displacement
1997 cc
1497 cc
Max Power (bhp @rpm)
197 bhp @ 5000 rpm
157.81 bhp @ 5500 rpm
Colors
Images
XUV700 Images
XUV700 Images
XUV700 Images
Seltos Images
Seltos Images
Seltos Images
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Exterior

Sunroof Type
-
Panoramic
Sunroof
check
Power Windows
check
check
Adjustable ORVMs
check
check
Turn Indicators on ORVMs
check
check
Rear Wiper
check
Rear Defogger
check
Bootlid Opener
check
Electric Tailgate Release
Rain Sensing Wipers
check
Daytime Running Lights
check
LED headlight
check
Projector headlight
check
Automatic Headlamps
check
Follow Me Home Headlamps
check
check

Brakes, Suspension & Tyres

Front Suspension
McPherson Strut Independent Suspension with FSD and Stabilizer bar
McPherson Strut with Coil Spring
Rear Suspension
Multi-link Independent Suspension with FSD and Stabilizer bar
Coupled Torsion Beam Axle (CTBA) with Coil Spring
Front Brakes
Disc
Disc
Rear Brakes
Disc
Disc
Wheels
Steel
Alloy
Spare Wheel
Space Saver
Steel
Front Tyre Size
235/65 R17
215/55 R18
Rear Tyre Size
235/65 R17
215/55 R18
Turning Radius
-
5.3 meters
Tyre Size Spare
155/90 R18
215/60 R17
Wheels Size
R17
R18

Instrumentation

Low Fuel Level Warning
check
check
Adjustable Cluster Brightness
check
check
Fuel level guage
-
Digital
Gear Indicator
check
Shift Indicator
check
Tachometer
Digital
Analogue
Speedometer
-
Analogue
Odometer
Digital
Digital
Avg fuel economy display
check
check

Infotainment & Communication

Apple CarPlay
check
Android Auto
check
check
Voice Command
check
check
Infotainment Screen
check
check
Multifunction Display
check
check
Touchscreen Size
8 Inch
10.25 inches
Display Screen for Rear Passengers
Bluetooth Compatibility
check
check
Gesture Control
Integrated Music System
check
Speakers
4
8
AM/FM Radio
check
check
USB Compatibility
check
check
Wireless Charger
check

Warranty

Basic Warranty
3 Years/ Unlimited Kms
3 Years/Unlimited Kms
Extended Warranty
-
5 Years/unlimited Kms

Engine & Transmission

Engine Capacity
1997 cc
1497 cc
Engine Type
2.0 Turbo With Direct Injection (TGDi)
G1.5 T-GDi
No. of Cylinders
4
4
No. of valves per cylinder
4
4
Cylinder Configuration
DOHC
-
Fuel Type
Petrol
Petrol
Transmission Type
Manual
Manual
Gears
6
7
Power
197 bhp @ 5000 rpm
157.81 bhp @ 5500 rpm
Torque
380 Nm @ 1750-3000 rpm
144 Nm @ 4500 rpm
Fast Charging
Drivetrain
FWD
AWD
ARAI Certified Economy
13.01 kmpl
17.9 kmpl
Top Speed
-
167 kmph
Emission Norm
BS6 Phase 2
BS6 Phase 2

Comfort & Convenience

Ventilated Seats
AC
check
check
Rear AC Vents
check
check
Automatic climate control
check
Heater
check
check
Vanity Mirrors on Sun Visors
check
check
Cruise Control
check
Start / Stop Button
check
Power Steering
check
check
Adjustable steering
check
check
Multifunction Steering Wheel
check
check
Leather streering wheels
Drive Modes
-
3
Keyless Entry
check
Electronic Parking Brake
check

Safety

NCAP Rating
5 Star (Global NCAP)
3 Star (Global NCAP)
Airbags
2
6
ISOFIX (Child-Seat Mount)
check
check
Overspeed Warning
check
1 beep over 80kmph& Continuous beeps over 120kmph
ABS (Anti-lock Braking System)
check
check
EBD (Electronic Brake-force Distribution)
check
check
EBA (Electronic Brake Assist)
check
ESP (Electronic Stability Program)
check
ASR / Traction Control
check
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System
check
Lane Departure Warning
check
Emergency Brake Light Flashing
check
check
Seat Belt Warning
check
check
Rear Middle Three Point seatbelt
check
check
Rear Middle Head Rest
check
check

Dimensions & Capacity

Length
4695 mm
4365 mm
Width
1890 mm
1800 mm
Height
1755 mm
1645 mm
Wheelbase
2750 mm
2610 mm
Ground Clearance
200 mm
190 mm
No. of Seats
5
5
No. of Doors
5
5
Fuel Tank Capacity
60 Litres
50 Litres
Engine Oil Capacity
6 Litres
4.8 Litres
Boot Space
-
433 Litres
Kerb Weight
-
1222 kg
Body Type
SUV
SUV

Pros & Cons

Pros
  • Beautiful styling with a solid road presence
  • Comfortable interior with sorted ergonomics and spacious cabin
  • It is loaded with a lot of modern features such as a big touchscreen infotainment, a 12-speaker Sony sound system, a panoramic sunroof, 360-camera, memory seats, and more
  • Powerful diesel and petrol engines on offer mated with smooth automatic transmissions
  • The AWD drivetrain option makes it suitable for off-road lovers
  • It offers good build quality, a 5-Star GNCAP rating, and ADAS for added safety
  • The ride quality is comfortable thanks to the well-tuned suspension and sorted dynamics
  • It offers an appealing design with aggressive front profile and offers segment best dimensions with enough legroom at the rear
  • One of the most feature rich SUV in the segment with some segment first features such as dual-zone climate control, BOSE sound system, electrically-adjustable driver seat, dual 10.25-inch screens, and more
  • Dual-pane panoramic sunroof is available from HTK+ variant
  • It is available with three engine options a NA petrol, a turbocharged petrol and a diesel
  • The interior quality, fit and finish of material makes the cabin more premium
  • Good number of available interior colour options
  • The suspension with 17-inch tyres is soft but not bouncy
  • Fun to drive turbo petrol engine with 160PS of power
  • The DCT and CVT gearbox options are smooth and easy to drive
  • Loaded with good number of safety features such as ADAS Level 2, 6-airbags, TPMS and more
Cons
  • There is very little boot space if the third row is in use
  • The third-row space is crammed and suitable for kids only
  • AWD drivetrain is available with the diesel AT variant only, with no option for MT or petrol engine
  • Some interior plastic takes away the premiumness of the cabin
  • Misses on some features such as auto-dimming IRVM, paddle shifters, and some others
  • The petrol engines are not fuel-efficient
  • The base variants misses on features such as LED DRL, telescopic steering, keyless entry and some more
  • The higher variants with 10.25-inch touchscreen misses on wireless connectivity
  • The mid-variants lacks some features such as LED headlamp, electrically adjustable ORVMs and more
  • No automatic transmission in first three variants i.e. HTE, HTK, & HTK+
  • The top-spec GTX+ variant goes over Rs 20 lakh on-road price tag
  • The variants with 18-inch tyres have a stiffer suspension as compared to the one with 17-inch wheels
  • The rivals offer more value for money
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Detailed Comparison of Mahindra XUV 700 and KIA Seltos

Safety

XUV700 comes loaded with ISOFIX (Child-Seat Mount), Overspeed Warning, ABS (Anti-lock Braking System), EBD (Electronic Brake-force Distribution), Emergency Brake Light Flashing, Seat Belt Warning, Rear Middle Three Point seatbelt, Rear Middle Head Rest, Engine Immobiliser, Central Locking, Speed Sensing Door Lock, Child Safety Lock, Door Ajar Warning, Auto-Dimming Rear-View Mirror. Seltos has ISOFIX (Child-Seat Mount), ABS (Anti-lock Braking System), EBD (Electronic Brake-force Distribution), EBA (Electronic Brake Assist), ESP (Electronic Stability Program), ASR / Traction Control, Tyre Pressure Monitoring System, Lane Departure Warning, Emergency Brake Light Flashing, Seat Belt Warning, Rear Middle Three Point seatbelt, Rear Middle Head Rest, Hill Assist, Hill Descent Control, 360 degree camera, Reverse Camera, Blind Spot Detection, Engine Immobiliser, Central Locking, Speed Sensing Door Lock, Child Safety Lock, Fog Lights, Door Ajar Warning, Auto-Dimming Rear-View Mirror.

Body

XUV700 has doors and seats. It is an with boot space, 60 Litres fuel tank capacityand a ground clearance of 200 mm. It is 1890 mm wide, 1755 mm high and 4695 mm long. It has kerb weight and 2750 mm wheel base. Alternativelly, Seltos is an with doors and seats ,50 Litres fuel tank capacity, 433 Litres boot space, 190 mm ground clearance.It has 1645 mm height, 4365 mm length, 1800 mm width, and 1222 kgkerb weight.

Transmission

Mahindra XUV700 comes with FWD and 6 Manual transmission. And Seltos comes with AWD and 7 Manual transmission.

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Mahindra XUV 700 and KIA Seltos Owner Reviews

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    • PS
      Prashant Singh
      2 Month ago
      5.0
      Best suv in its segment and a wonderful driven experience for long drive and best suv for those who want comfort in all seats they choose this suv xuv 700.
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      Punit sudan
      3 Month ago
      5.0
      Best car of Mahindra It is very comfortable and very stable car in this variant I love this car This car is best for family, tour, enjoyments.
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      UDAYKUMAR SM
      3 Month ago
      5.0
      It’s amazing car with awesome interior features, advanced driving comfort both on and off load, excellent pick-up, smooth driving experience even at odd roads overall, it’s an SUV with all kinds of luxury
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      Piyush bhongale
      4 Month ago
      4.3
      This car was awesome, with nice design and great performance for the budget. This was best car, with the best safety features and other features, etc. car color was great and best
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      Likes (4)
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    • Rd
      Rahul dixit
      6 Month ago
      5.0
      It's a very good car for a big family and for long drives.
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